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Public Notices
Notice of Grant TN-W-F23AF01303 Environmental Compliance
The environmental compliance evaluation review under the National Environmental Policy Act for work proposed under grant TN-W-F23AF01303 is complete. No further environmental documentation is required for the construction of Doe Mountain Shooting Range in Johnson County, Tennessee.
Flintville WMA, Agricultural Revenue Lease Bid Notice
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the intention to award a Revenue Lease on agricultural parcels in Lincoln County on Flintville WMA for the term of 5 years. The agricultural areas to be leased consist of 20 acres, Farm Service Number 7253 Tract 7380. Bids will be accepted from November 01, 2025, to November 30, 2025. Submitted bids will be opened at 10:00 am on December 01, 2025, at the Flintville Hatchery office. To receive an invitation to bid or for more information on this leasing program, contact Steven Day of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at 615-981-9321.
Comment Period for Memorial Namings
At its August Commission Meeting, the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to begin their review process relative to two proposed memorial namings submitted by members of the public. In accordance with the Commission’s Policy on Namings, public comment is being sought for the following two proposals. The Public Presentation with more detailed information and the Commission vote to begin their process can be viewed at the 1:40.28 mark here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mITXT25UYDo?si=Rwfvwf_hzsKQ55d7
Item Number 1:
TWRA Boat Launch Access, Howard Bridge Road (Maury County) to be named after Edward and Nancy Penrod for their many years of multifaceted efforts and dedication to conservation in the State of Tennessee
· GPS Coordinates: 35.57260,-86.92210
· Founders of “Friends of the Duck River”
· Instrumental in the development of the Yanalhi Wildlife Management Area.
Comments relative to the proposed naming by sent to the twra.rulescomments@tn.gov with the subject line “Penrod”. Comments will be accepted through November 26.
Item Number 2:
TWRA Boat Launch Access, Elk River at Veto Road (Giles County), to be named after Paul Edgmon. Mr. Edgemon was very active as a sportsman, a dedicated turkey hunter, and very engaged in his local community, and instrumental in the fact that this is a TWRA access area, which was the county’s very first boat ramp/access area.
· GPS Coordinates: 35.013397842937025, -86.99537065286908
Comments relative to the proposed naming by sent to the twra.rulescomments@tn.gov with the subject line “Edgmon”. Comments will be accepted through November 26.
Notice of Rule Hearing
December 2025 Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
At the December 2025 Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting, at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the Commission will hear amendments to Rules for the following subject matters:
Rule 1 Amendment Subject Matter: OHVs and corresponding and miscellaneous clerical changes
Rule 1660-01-14 -- Rules and Regulations for Refuges, Wildlife Management Areas, and Public Hunting Areas
Rule 1660-01-28 -- Rules and Regulations Governing License and Permit Fees
Rule Filing: Notice of Rulemaking Hearing
Redlines of Rule Changes: Redline 1660-01-14
Public Comment will be accepted in person on the day of the Hearing. Further, written public comments will be accepted until November 28, 2025, at the following email address. twra.rulescomments@tn.gov Written public comment must include the following in the subject line: OHV RULE
Rule 3 Amendment Subject Matter: Endangered Species
Rule 1660-01-32 -- Rules and Regulations for In Need of Management, Threatened, and Endangered Species
Rule Filing: Notice of Rulemaking Hearing
Redlines of Rule Changes: Redline 1660-01-32
Public Comment will be accepted in person on the day of the Hearing. Further, written public comments will be accepted until November 28, 2025, at the following email address. twra.rulescomments@tn.gov Written public comment must include the following in the subject line: ESA Rule
January 2026 Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting
At the January 2026 Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, the Commission will hear amendments to Rules on the following subject matter.
Rule 1 Amendment Subject Matter: DEER RECOVERY USING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
Rule 1660-01-33 -- Rules and Regulations Governing Tracking Wounded Deer
Rule Filing: Notice of Hearing Form
Redline of Rule Changes: Redline_1660-01-33
